Administration Officer
Fixed term full-time appointment Professional Level 5 - $73,502 to $84,914 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

Provide administrative support to the Molly Wardaguga Institute for First Nations Birth Rights (Molly Institute) team at Charles Darwin University (CDU)

About the Position
As the Administration Officer you will provide high level administrative support to Molly Institute Director and the Executive Level Team along with research, academic and professional staff including (but not limited to) the provision of general administrative support, HR recruitment processes, events, communication, contracts, maintenance of databases, record management, accommodation, catering and travel bookings, HDR support and finance processes. You will be a key point of contact in the provision of administrative services and require a high standard of professionalism to be maintained at all times.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of a relevant degree or diploma with extensive work experience or an equivalent alternative combination of relevant training and/or experience
• Demonstrated high level of organisational, problem solving, and administrative skills including the ability to create, produce and interpret reports, a high level of attention for detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality and discern sensitive issues.
• High degree of motivation, innovation, responsibility, and ability to meet work schedules and with the ability to prioritise and complete multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and a demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients
• Demonstrated high level of customer service and a demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated computer competency and sound keyboard skills with the ability to enter data, text and figures accurately using a variety of information technology systems, including the proficient use of MS Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel
• An understanding of higher education and/or other large, complex organisations.
• Experience with systems and databases used in large organisations.
• Health care experience or understanding highly regarded.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 5. The base salary will be in the range of $73,502 to $84,914 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $85,997- $99,349 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training,
• education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a
cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact [email protected].

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during
employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 6284 or email [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and
kindness. We’re abo ut what we can giv e to the wo rld rather than what we take, and w e believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: (Wednesday, 16 July 2025)